Major tech topics in schools discussed at UNH forum Oct. 4

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Sep 25, 2012 at 3:15 AM

MANCHESTER -- Tablets, Mobile Devices and Cloud-Based Services are tools spreading through schools, businesses and communities. UNH Manchester will host a free discussion exploring the two current major technology topics in k-12 schools and universities.

"Computing Showcase in Education" will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in UNH Manchester's third floor auditorium at 400 Commercial Street. The session is offered as part of UNH Manchester's fall Sidore Lecture Series: "Advances in Technology." The series is funded by the Saul O Sidore Memorial Foundation and coordinated by the Computing Technology Department at UNH Manchester.

How are mobile devices being used in educational organizations? Listen to discussion around specific examples of ways the devices are being used in schools across NH in all grades. What types of projects students use them for, how teachers and staff use them for productivity, and what pros and "challenges" are faced in using mobile devices in our schools. There will also be discussion on how administrators are using them and the types of things being done both with administrators and other education personnel.

What role do Cloud Based Services have with these devices, learning and business? How has the role of mobile devices impacted schools, businesses and state grant projects such as the NH Digital Resource Consortium (NHDRC) to provide training resources to NH districts? And how are cloud-based resources such as Google Docs becoming more prevalent in schools, especially with the increasing use of mobile devices? Panelists will share what they see with Google Docs and other Cloud Based services such as Dropbox and Evernote as well as the pros and challenges schools face using them.

Panelists will include Jennifer Lowton, Technology Integration Specialist and Director of Educational Consultants for Integration, Training and Educator Support, LLC; Jennifer Middaugh, Coordinator at Seacoast Professional Development Center; and Allison Mollica, Technology Integration Specialist with AM Technology in Education.

The events are free, open to the public, and take place in UNH Manchester's third floor auditorium at 400 Commercial Street in Manchester. Please call 603-641-4167 at least three weeks prior to the event if you need special accommodations. Free parking is available in the Arm's Lot after 5:30 p.m. Events will be cancelled if the college is closed due to inclement weather. Call our snowline to inquire about a possible closure, 641-4100.

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